10 Natural Treatments for Kidney Stones and Prevention

Jun 6, 2013

All natural treatment and prevention of kidney stones

Kidneys help detox and filter toxins and impurities from the blood and urine, when the kidneys are not able to process these toxins efficiently, a crystallization of unprocessed minerals build up, also known as kidney stones, causing pain and possible blockage of urine flow.
There are different kinds of kidney stones, each of which contains various combinations of chemicals. The four most common types contain calcium, struvite, uric acid, or cystine.
Soothe the discomfort of kidney stones with the following natural remedies and suggestions that will speed up the body’s natural healing process.

4. Kidney beans
Have you ever notice that a bean’s shape is similar to a human kidney? It may be indicative of its healing potential. Boil the bean pods in purified hot water for six hours, drink the liquid throughoute the day to ease kidney stone pain.

5. Horsetail
Horsetail tea is and effective diuretic, therefore a great option as a natural remedy for kidney stones. Try up to 3-4 cups of horsetail tea daily.

6. Pomegranate juice
The seeds and the juice of pomegranates have sour and astringent properties, becoming another great natural remedy to ease kidney stones.

9. Basil
Basil tea is a kidney tonifer and can be taken daily for overall kidney health. Folk remedies with pure basil juice can help induce stone expulsion from the urinary tract.

Instead of looking for ways to cure it, unless you already suffer from it, you should try to prevent it, it’s often been said that the pain of passing a kidney stone is comparable to that of giving birth. Stones might pass in a few hours, but sometimes it takes days. It’s best to try to avoid kidney stones in the first place.
Dehydration is a key factor in kidney stone formation. Lack of fluids prevents mineral salts in urine from being dissolved, causing them to clump together as grit and slowly form kidney stones. To ensure your kidneys are well-irrigated and healthy, drink plenty of non-carbonated water, herbs and fruit teas, and diluted fruit juice.
If you have a tendency toward kidney problems avoid apple and grapefruit juices, which can increase the risk of kidney stone formation.

Milk, beer, wine, and coffee, contrary to popular belief, actually reduce the damage of kidney stones. Of course, do not overindulge in them, coffee and alcohol have other harmful side effects, as well as milk.
Salt, sugar and meat can aggravate kidney stone formation. Moderation is key, as always.

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